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These neon mushrooms look like underwater coral

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Jan 14, 2026
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Meet the clavarioid fungi, better known as coral fungi. These mushrooms look like they escaped from an underwater reef to live on land. Some branch out like tiny trees, while others resemble forks, clubs, or little worms.

Many feel springy to the touch, and a few show off surprisingly bright, almost neon colors. You’ll usua…

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